Spanish Language Summer Camp Counselor

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Position Details

Position Title:
Spanish Language Summer Camp Counselor - Concordia Language Villages

Position Type:
Seasonal

Location:
Bemidji

Employment Type:
Seasonal Recreation Exempt

General Employment Period:
First Half Dates: June 7-July 19 Second Half Dates: July 12-August 30

Summer Staff Orientation Dates:
First Half: June 7-14 Second Half: July 12-19

Program Dates:
First Half Dates: June 15-July 18 Second Half Dates: July 20-August 29

General Work Schedule (days of week):
Up to seven days per week

General Shift Hours:
residential: 14 16 hours per day plus overnight residential supervision responsibilities

Minimum Salary:
$325/week

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the camp (Village) dean counselors teach the target language and culture to summer camp have a variety of positions involving different levels of leadership including senior counselors and junior counselors.

This opportunity is for you if you love being outdoors making friends from all over theworldand working with children. Join us this summer!

Perks:

• Free Meals
• Free Lodging
• Paid on-the-job training
• Tuition Discount for your child at camp
• J-1 Exchange Visitor visa sponsorship for international applicants (Must be at least 18 years old)

About Concordia Language Villages:

Named one of Minnesotas Best Summer Camps by Star Tribune readers for three years in a row we bring language alive at Concordia Language Villages! In the beautiful North Woods of Minnesota we create a place that is both culturally authentic and uniquely our own. At the Language Villages everything from the music played to the dishes used in the dining hallreflectsthe culture each was designed torepresent.

Thatswhere you come in! Our dedicated staff is essential to creating the unique immersive experience our participants have come to love. Share your passion for language and culture with the next generation and beyond by joining us at one (or more) of 14 Language Villages.

Position responsibilities:

• Speak the target language with children (villagers) and other staff members as much as possible
• Teach language through activities (art sports traditional culture) and interactive lessons
• Participate in all aspects of Village life including meals song times evening programs culturalpresentationsand staff meetings.
• Lead games CabinCounciland other activities to create a cabin community.
• Live in a cabin with villagers as part of a counseling team to provide supervision.
• Assistwith light cleaning of the Village site (including cabins bathrooms activity areas etc.) with villagers and counseling team to ensure a safe hygienic space for everyone.
• Be a positive role model for desired behaviors among villagers includingthe useof target language.

General Responsibilities for All Positions

• Be familiar with and abide by specific policiesset forth inthe Personnel Policies which aredesignatedby Concordia Language Villages administration and individual Village deans.
• Read and become familiar with the responsibilities for your specific area of assignment.
• After receiving your Staff Handbook and other material read all the information carefully and thoroughly before arriving at the Village.
• Report to orientation prior to your first session asdesignatedby your staff agreement.
• Assistwith setting up the Village preparing for the next session andmaintainingthe Village throughout the session.
• Speak the target language with villagers and staff members as much as possible.
• Live in community living arrangements assigned according to gender; nearly all positions include living and sleeping in a cabin or other housing unit with villagers (participants) of the same gender; positions that do not include living with villagers do include living with other staff members of the same gender.
• Be prepared to use shared bathroom facilities assigned according to gender; shower and toilet stalls are private but situated within common bathroom areas shared with other staff and villagers.
• Model standards for behavior and be sensitive to the health and welfare of the villagers.
• Remain one day after your final session for cleanup inventory and evaluation of the program.
• Be at least 16 years of age to be considered for a staff position.
• Be at least 18 years of age to be considered for a staff position if you are not a United States citizen.

Essential Functions of All Positions

• Emotional resiliency and cognitive abilities to carry out job responsibilities specifically in the busy noisy communal environment that is the Village.
• Ability toestablishand maintainappropriate professionalrelationships.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and manage your own needs in order to maintain a youth-centered program.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals and groups in respecting social and cultural diversity and tomaintainappropriate boundaries.

Provision of essential functions helps assure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Completed two years of language study or have equivalent fluency
2. Broad knowledge of the culture and activities of the language.
3. At least 18 years of age

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
  
• Modelmaturity and good judgment
  
• Enjoy interacting with and managing children
  
• Demonstrated adaptability in changing situations

Preferred Qualifications:

1. One year experience working with children
2. Previousattendance or work experience at Concordia Language Villages or another summer camp

Position Opening Date:
12/15/2025

Position Closing Date:


Open Until Filled:
Yes

Screening Begins:
1/15/2026

EEO/AA Statement:
Concordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race color creed sex religion national origin age veterans status disability genetic information sexual orientation gender identity marital status familial status public assistance status membership or activity in a local human rights commission or any other legally protected status.

Employment Contingencies:
Background Check

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Concordia Language Villages follows a standard hiring timeline each year. Applicants can expect notification by the following dates based on when they apply:
Returning staff who apply by January 15 will be notified by March 1
All staff who apply by February 15 will be notified by April 1
All staff who apply by March 15 will be notified by May 1

All staff must attend their scheduled Staff Orientation Week.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents
  • None
• Optional Documents
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter
  • List of References
  • Licensure
  • Certification
  • Training
  • Other